Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun took center stage at the 21st Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore this weekend, emphasizing China's commitment to fostering peace in global hotspots like Ukraine and the Middle East.
"China has been promoting peace talks with a responsible attitude on the Ukraine crisis," Dong declared during his keynote speech, adding that Beijing has never supplied weapons to either side of the conflict. His remarks come as global powers seek diplomatic solutions to the ongoing war.
The minister also outlined China's stance on other flashpoints: pushing for a ceasefire in Gaza, advocating dialogue on the Korean Peninsula (referring to the DPRK and the ROK), and supporting political resolutions in Afghanistan and Myanmar.
Dong's address at the high-profile security forum—a gathering likened to the 'Davos of defense'—spotlighted China's role as a mediator in turbulent times. While critics question Beijing's neutrality, the minister insisted China remains "just and impartial," working with the international community to "play a constructive role."
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